The deadline to submit an abstract for this year’s @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Columbus is TOMORROW, May 01!

❗EXTENDED❗ You have an extra week to submit your abstract for the #AFS156th Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio! Browse through sessions and then submit your abstract by Friday, May 1st. afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/symposium-se...

1 week left to register for our upcoming webinar, "Verbal Judo: A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation" Register today--> www.xcdsystem.com/afs/attendee...

One of the perks of being an @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social member? You have the opportunity to shape the future of the society! Be sure to cast your vote in the AFS Officer Election by March 31.

Check out our event TONIGHT at 8pm ET!

AFS Science Communication Section@afs-scicomm.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The next webinar in our “Make ‘Em Give A Carp” series will be held on Monday, 3/23 at 8pm ET. Tune in to learn tips and tricks to improve your “print” (actual print and digital) scicomm techniques from 3 wonderful experts. Webinar access info was sent to all members on 3/12. Check your inbox!

The next webinar in our “Make ‘Em Give A Carp” series will be held on Monday, 3/23 at 8pm ET. Tune in to learn tips and tricks to improve your “print” (actual print and digital) scicomm techniques from 3 wonderful experts. Webinar access info was sent to all members on 3/12. Check your inbox!

Nominate a person/team/yourself for the AFS Excellence in Public Outreach Award, administered by the AFS Science Communication Section. Deadline for nomination submission is April 1. Additional information can be found at fisheries.org/about/awards...

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REMINDER - Today is the final day to submit a session proposal for this years @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH.

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“This stuff [fisheries science] works on podcasts. People love this stuff on podcasts… We are willing and ready to help the scientists communicate their science to our angler audiences!” “Networking with AFS members is one of the best ways to find guests for [our] podcasts.”

We are LIVE with tonight’s webinar! There is still time to join to learn all you need to know about starting and succeeding at your own #fishscicomm podcast.

Why not grab a big ol’ mug of hot cocoa and join us TONIGHT for some #fishscicomm fun?

AFS Science Communication Section@afs-scicomm.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join the AFS Science Communication Section on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:15pm as we kick off our new “Members Only” webinar series - Make ‘Em Give A Carp! Tuesday’s webinar will focus on podcasts and will feature a panel of podcast hosts. Webinar link was sent via email to all section members on 1/23.

Join the AFS Science Communication Section on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:15pm as we kick off our new “Members Only” webinar series - Make ‘Em Give A Carp! Tuesday’s webinar will focus on podcasts and will feature a panel of podcast hosts. Webinar link was sent via email to all section members on 1/23.

❄️ ‘Tis the Season! ❄️ Renew your @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social membership for 2026 today! Be sure to ✅ the box to renew your AFS Science Communication Section membership too (psst, it’s free for students!) Renew before 2026 to avoid a service fee when you pay by card.

The AFS Climate Committee and the Science Communication Section will be hosting an encore presentation of our lightning talks and a summary of our session from this summer’s annual meeting! The webinar will be held on Wed , Nov 19 at 3pm ET. Registration required - fisheries.org/2025/10/webi...

Thank you to everyone who made our session at #AFS155 a huge success - our speakers, our organizers, and our active and energetic audience! You can find more photos from our session on our Instagram page! Follow us @afs_scicomm See you next year in Columbus?!

Last day of #AFS155 mood: (Too much fun! I regret nothing!)

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Happening TODAY after the lunch break. Starting at 1:30pm in Rivercenter Conf Rm 9. #AFS155

AFS Science Communication Section@afs-scicomm.bsky.social · last yr.

What can you expect from our session next week at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting? Check out our session schedule below! This session is open to EVERYONE! Come and go as you need/please. Stop in, make a friend, maybe learn something! #AFS155

Say Cheese! Be sure to take advantage of the free professional headshots at Booth 107 in the Rivercenter Salon E. Stop by the booth during tonight’s Poster and Tradeshow Networking Event! #AFS155

Content With Purpose (CWP) and @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social debuting “Tomorrow’s Catch: Securing our Future Fisheries” at #AFS155. Through storytelling, this movie series connects data with emotion to educate audiences about issues for our freshwater and marine ecosystems across the US and Canada.

Meet Jeff! Jeff is slated to present a 5-minute Lightning Talk during our session TOMORROW !! at @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 in San Antonio. Jeff will present on the consequences of poor science communication with the public during a dam removal project.

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Kamden Glade@kgladefishsci.bsky.social · last yr.

I’ll be wandering around #AFS155 all week, come find me if you’d like an @afs-scicomm.bsky.social button! 🐟🐠🌎

En route to @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 🐟✈️

Meet Sara! She is one of three fabulous speakers lined up to present a 5-minute Lightning Talk during our session next Tuesday at @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 in San Antonio. Sara will talk about local efforts being made in and around central TX to prepare and respond to flooding events.

Meet Kerry! She is one of three wonderful speakers lined up to present a 5-minute Lightning Talks during our session next Tuesday at #AFS155 in San Antonio. Kerry will present her experiences communicating about water quality in the aftermath of two major hurricanes that hit Tampa Bay.

What can you expect from our session next week at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting? Check out our session schedule below! This session is open to EVERYONE! Come and go as you need/please. Stop in, make a friend, maybe learn something! #AFS155

We are less than one week away from the 2025 @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in San Antonio! Stay tuned to our socials for information on the AFS Climate x AFS SciComm session on “Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events” taking place on Tuesday 8/12 at 1:30.

Happening tonight! T minus 2 hours! A reminder email with meeting link information was sent to all section members this afternoon.

AFS Science Communication Section@afs-scicomm.bsky.social · last yr.

We will be hosting another student feedback session on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm CT. Students can receive feedback on how to improve their #fishscicomm ahead of their big days at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in the Lonestar State.

Planning your work week on this beautiful Sunday? Dont forget to pencil in our student feedback session this Thursday, 7/31 at 7pm CT. Students attending the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting can present their oral or poster presentations, and attendees can provide feedback.

AFS Science Communication Section@afs-scicomm.bsky.social · last yr.

We will be hosting another student feedback session on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm CT. Students can receive feedback on how to improve their #fishscicomm ahead of their big days at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in the Lonestar State.